Can it be? A Viaduct solution? The bored tunnel idea, long a long shot, helps the politicians find common ground. Now, can they find enough funding for it? by David Brewster / January 12, 2009
Method in his mess-ups What look like blunders, in the case of Bill Richardson and Leon Panetta, might actually be shrewd moves of a chessmaster. by David Brewster / January 8, 2009
Politics The Mayor's race ain't over yet Nickels' approval ratings are so dismal that some candidates are bound to jump in, probably at the last minute. by David Brewster / January 7, 2009
Tech A region in decline Once known for resilience, the Northwest now seems baffled as regards an economic strategy for the recession. by David Brewster / January 5, 2009
A handsome tribute to Sheila Farr The departure of the Seattle Times' art critic raises questions about how papers should adjust their budgets in covering the arts. by David Brewster / December 30, 2008
Politics Viaduct politicians reach a big moment of truth Delaying the decision was supposed to allow a consensus version to appear magically. Didn't happen. Instead there are three new champions and three new variants. This baby seems headed for the big... by David Brewster / December 30, 2008
One-upping the Choppaduct A green design concept for Portland's Columbia River Bridge. by David Brewster / December 30, 2008
Politics 2008: Year of Hope, Year of Fear. Essay 1 A light rail train in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel by David Brewster / December 28, 2008
Politics Mayor Dynamite Greg Nickels got Northgate development unstuck by blowing up the entrenched sides. But is that the best way to make friends? Or to clear icy streets? by David Brewster / December 26, 2008
Remembering Doris Chase She typified an older generation of artists in Seattle, and had a try-everything sensibility we no longer properly value. by David Brewster / December 23, 2008